https://www.selleckchem.com/products/geneticin-g418-sulfate.html RESULTS Based on the statistical analysis using SPSS 17, the F values for the homogeneity tests of each level of the frozen mixed serum potassium RMs were 0.247, 0.117, and 0.162. These values were less than F0.05 (9, 20) = 2.39. When the short-term stability of the serum potassium was observed for 30, 12, and 4 days at 2 - 8°C, room temperature, and 37°C, respectively, |b1| less then t0.95, n - 2·sb1, and instability was not observed. CONCLUSIONS The three levels of the frozen mixed serum potassium RMs have good uniformity. At 2 - 8°C, room temperature, and 37°C, the stability can be ensured for at least 30, 12, and 4 days, respectively. The serum potassium candidate RMs are sufficiently stable under these transportation conditions.PURPOSE We explore the relationship between the balanced scorecard (BSC) and neo-bureaucracy by investigating whether the operationalization of the BSC incorporates "neo-bureaucratic" ideas and whether the BSC implemented in a Portuguese Local Health Unit (LHU) demonstrates a neo-bureaucratic approach. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH We conduct semi-structured interviews with LHU staff and analyse documents to assess whether features of bureaucratic organization were evident in the use of a BSC by the LHU. FINDINGS We found nine bureaucratic features evident in the LHU's BSC. These were systematization, rationality, authority, jurisdiction, professional qualification, knowledge, discipline, transparency and accountability. The BSC used at the LHU demonstrated a neo-bureaucratic approach. ORIGINALITY/VALUE Our study helps to demystify bureaucracy and overcome prevailing prejudices regarding some of its principles. Health care managers should recognize and endorse neo-bureaucratic principles in developing a BSC. They should recognize the BSC as involving a neo-bureaucratic approach. The BSC is a valuable management tool that hospital managers should find useful in fostering flexi